Job interviews can be stressful, but don’t forget to ask questions! By inquiring about career growth, company culture, and work-life balance, you can assess if the role aligns with your goals. Don’t be afraid to voice your concerns and priorities. Remember, a job interview is a two-way street.
Interview environments often put pressure on the candidate(s). In some cases, this makes sense; life can be competitive. It can be so competitive that we forget our own needs. Further discussion about competing for extraordinary achievement is found in my other blog, The Power of Simplicity: How Ordinary Living Enhances Mental Well-Being in a World Obsessed with Extraordinary Achievements. One of these needs is engaging more in job interviews to ensure their suitability and that they meet your expectations and needs. Both the interviewer and interviewee have likely worked very hard to get to where they are now and want to pursue opportunities they consider to be mutually beneficial. Considering factors such as compatibility and expectations can make a huge difference in the way we work with one another before agreeing so we can achieve longevity and happiness at work. Here are some questions you might consider asking your interviewer regarding the potential job opportunity, which is part of interviewing your interviewer. Interviewing Your Interviewer: 10 Essential Questions to Ask is a guide to help you with this process.
10 Essential Questions to Ask an Employer:
- What types of career growth could the successful candidate earn from this position?
- What are your expectations from the successful candidate in 5 years, if hired?
- How does your company deal with employee safety? If an event occurred, such as discrimination, what would the company’s action or policy be?
- What type of orientation or training would the successful candidate receive or require for this position?
- Could there be an opportunity for the successful candidate to join or start a workplace committee? What types of committees are within the company?
- What do you enjoy most about working here?
- What are the company’s values? How are they reflected in day-to-day work?
- How would you describe the work culture and environment within the company?
- How does the company foster work-life balance?
- May I contact you if further questions arise? Where and when would you like me to contact you?
Asking the Right Questions to Find the Right Fit
Interviewing your interviewer helps you get to know who you could potentially be working with and what kind of culture & values they pursue. It is essential since we often spend a lot of time and energy on our job. Asking questions means we are taking care and looking out for ourselves. Researching companies online can help us pursue what we think we might want, however, asking these questions offers a deeper understanding, which a public image may not offer. Interviewing Your Interviewer: 10 Essential Questions to Ask empowers you to gauge the potential job opportunity on a deeper level.
– Carlton Fisk
“It’s not what you achieve, it’s what you overcome. That’s what defines your career.”
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